On March 3, 22 Taiwan compatriots were awarded letters of appointment as specially invited mediators for civil and commercial disputes involving Taiwan at the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court.

On the same day, a symposium on civil and commercial mediation work involving Taiwan was held at the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court. At the meeting, everyone watched the real case of successful mediation by a specially invited mediator of Taiwan compatriots, and the protagonist of it was Taiwanese businessman You Wengu.

【During the same period】 Taiwan compatriot specially invited mediator You Wengu

On August 2022, 8, I remember very well, I called me on August 15, asking me to do this mediation, a mediation work involving Taiwan compatriots on both sides of the strait, I feel very honored and responsible.

【During the same period】Taiwan compatriot specially invited mediator You Wengu

The first is still just mentioned, that is, it must be (the parties) whether he has the will, whether the two sides have the will (mediation), the second is to talk about its pros and cons, the pros and cons of mediation and non-mediation, to give a full introduction to both parties, the third point is to use our own Taiwan compatriots' local voice and local feelings, so down-to-earth, such an attitude to interact with everyone, to make an explanation.

At present, cross-strait exchanges and cooperation cover all walks of life, but there are differences in the legal systems between the two sides, and Taiwan compatriots often encounter difficulties in litigation because they do not understand mainland laws. The introduction of a mediation mechanism can reduce litigation costs and promote the "closure of the case" in Taiwan-related disputes, and special mediators invited by Taiwan compatriots are a key role in this. Among the Taiwan compatriots who received the letter of appointment, many were "people who came over," who had encountered difficulties and accumulated experience, and after living on the mainland for many years, they had a heart of helping others.

【During the same period】 Taiwan Compatriot specially invited mediator Liu Jiaojia

Then I have been living and doing business on the mainland for twenty or thirty years, and I want to say that for our Taiwan businessmen to have problems here in Guangzhou, what is more difficult for us to turn to is that if we want to go to the court, the cost is high and there are no acquaintances, so there is this opportunity to participate, I have been familiar with people's feelings and things in Guangzhou for twenty or thirty years, and that will also be of some help to friends who come here to do business, so I want to say that if you have this opportunity, you must participate.

Xu Lin, president of the foreign-related commercial division of the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court

Compared with mainland mediators, special mediators for Taiwan compatriots have significant advantages, and the establishment of a mechanism for special mediators for Taiwan compatriots in Taiwan-related cases can promote diversified resolution of disputes, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Taiwan compatriots, and provide better and more diversified judicial services and guarantees for cross-strait economic and trade exchanges.

In fact, in addition to the continuous strengthening of economic and cultural exchanges between the two sides of the strait, there are also outstanding reports of cross-strait cooperation and cooperation in the judicial field.

Xu Lin, president of the foreign-related commercial division of the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court

(2019 to date) We have accepted a total of 71 requests from the Taiwan District Court to serve documents or investigate and collect evidence from the Guangzhou court, except for 4 cases that are being processed, the remaining 67 cases have been completed in a timely manner; The Guangzhou court requested the Taiwan District Court to serve documents or investigate and collect evidence in 128 cases, and has received 116 feedbacks so far. A total of 5 civil and commercial judgments or divorce judgments of the Taiwan District Court have been accepted and recognized, all of which have been concluded and all of them have been recognized. Judicial exchanges and cooperation between the two places are relatively smooth, with high efficiency, fast feedback and good quality.

【Commentary】 With "hometown affection and friendship" mediating and helping Taiwan compatriots resolve disputes with rural voices and hometown feelings, You Wengu said that now he has an additional identity and a vision.

【During the same period】 Taiwan compatriot specially invited mediator You Wengu

Our vision and an idea is that as long as we receive an order from the court, we are willing to undertake it, do our best and go all out, anyway, a mentality is to serve Taiwan compatriots, build bridges between our two sides of the strait, and establish a high-quality business environment.

Reporting by reporters Fang Weibin and Wang Qingran from Guangzhou

Responsible Editor: [Fang Jialiang]